How to make chickpea curry

Packed with protein, fibre, and bold flavours, this curry requires minimal ingredients for a budget friendly meal. It’s vegan too!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed or 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 handfuls of spinach leaves, shredded (optional, budget-dependent)
  • 150g rice

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for about 4-5 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in the garlic and spices and fry for a few seconds
  3. Add the tomatoes and bring to the boil
  4. Add the chickpeas, then cover the pan and simmer for 7-8 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook your rice using our blog on how to cook rice perfectly every time.
  6. Add the spinach to the curry and cook for few minutes until wilted.
  7. Add salt to taste, enjoy!